Bills set to 'skyrocket', despite fall in energy price cap

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Ofgem confirms underlying energy price cap it to fall by nearly £1,000, but analysts warn scaling back of government support means domestic bills are still set to rise again

Ofgem has today confirmed the energy price cap for the next quarter is to fall by nearly £1,000 to £3,280 for an average dual fuel household paying by direct debit, following sharp reductions in wholesale...

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